- Organizing my sewing notions is a wonderful thing to do.
- I never need another piece of tracing paper lol. EVER.
- I have MORE than my fair share of FOE and have only used it once lol.
- I don't know WHAT I was planning on making that made me buy 5 boxes of extra large eyelets.
- I have YET to make my duvet cover and my curtains for my bedroom, kitchen and dining room. That will be done soon. I have had the fabric for almost two years, good thing I've showed you guys the fabric already lol.
- I obviously like to buy pretty buttons when they are on sale lol.
- I don't like to use bobbins that don't say Singer. Don't know why lol.
- I have 13 white invisible zippers, 3 black invisible zipper, 2 ivory invisible zippers, 5 all purpose zippers and 2 zippers for jeans. Yet I ALWAYS seem to buy one when I'm working on a project that calls for one lol.
Now for a review lol....
Vogue 8379
Do I even need to do a review on this dress? LOL I've made it twice already lol HERE and HERE. My last fabric choice was less than desirable for this dress, but it is what it is...a lesson learned lol. I'm not above messing up good fabric lol.
I LOVE this dress. I guess I can call this my TNT lol. I still want it in black lol.....
| Fabric: | Cotton-Lycra Knit [See other projects in this fabric] | |
| Pattern Description: Tops A, B, C have front gathers, lapped upper front and self faced band with topstitching. B: contrast bands. C: three-quarter length sleeve. I made view B Pattern Sizing: 8-16 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The pattern was pretty basic. Fabric Used: Cotton Lycra from Spandex House Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: None Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I don't think I would sew this again but I highly recommend it. Conclusion: Pretty great wardrobe building pattern. I needed some new casual tops and this one fit the bill. Excuse the blurry pic and my hair lol. Humidity is NOT my friend lol. | ||
That is IT for today! Y'all have a great weekend!!!
Toodles!
This is a lovely dress and I'm certain it would be great in black !
If I were more confortable with knits I'd give this top a try...
I'm with you on that one : humidity is hair nightmare ;o)Have a great week end!
Posted by: Berry | February 27, 2009 at 02:57 AM
Five boxes of extra large eylets?!?! When you remember what they were for, please let us know!! LOL
Posted by: Elaray | February 27, 2009 at 05:19 AM
O.K. I'm not sure what FOE should be.
Lots of zippers!
Cute dress and top. I like them both.
Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Cassandra | February 27, 2009 at 07:21 AM
Cute pieces. That dress pattern is a classic.
Posted by: Erica B. | February 27, 2009 at 07:21 AM
Love that dress....great as shown, and it will totally rock in black!
Posted by: Pam ~Off The Cuff~ | February 27, 2009 at 07:49 AM
No throwback??? LOL~~~~
Posted by: Melanie S. Smith | February 27, 2009 at 09:35 AM
I think it's a great dress pattern to have, and the nice top and nice color.
Posted by: Sheri D. Maple | February 27, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Hmmm. I'm with you. I have entirely too much tracing paper. What's FOE?
CarlaF-in Atlanta (6 days til Original Sewing & Quilt Expo...woo-hoo!)
Posted by: CarlaF | February 27, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Pretty dress and and top, which I have added to my to sew list.
Posted by: sheila | February 27, 2009 at 10:21 AM
oh yes! that dress would be very nice in black! it looks good on you in the pattern you made it in too!
Posted by: lisa (momy4him) | February 27, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Ha ha. I bought a bunch of Fold-Over-Elastic too and have only tried it once, also. The dress and top are gorgeous. I might make that dress this weekend, since I have the pattern. I have a wedding to go to next week in Florida.
Posted by: Susan - Knitters Delight | February 27, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Love the print on that dress, you look great!
Posted by: Meg | February 27, 2009 at 03:26 PM
I'm a sucker for notions, especially when they're on clearance. I find myself buying alot of appliques, ribbon, buttons, got some eyelets too! I had no idea what FOE was either until I read your subsequent comment. Funny thing is I just purchased some online and got it last week! Saw it on someone's blog and thought I just HAD to have it.... just in case!
I love the dress. I actually have that pattern but haven't even cut it out yet. I've just made my very first garment for myself, only a top, but it's for me. :-) Hopefully I'll get around to this Vogue dress soon and the same results that you did. I'm looking at knit fabric now on the internet so maybe I'll find something cute.
Posted by: Katrina | February 27, 2009 at 03:53 PM
I was the same way when I used to scrapbook. I always had plenty of what I needed, but when I started a new project I had to pick up more!
Dress is FAB. My sister is a huge fan of patterns like those.
The blouse came out really well, too! You feel like donating? ;o)
Posted by: Sherri | February 27, 2009 at 05:52 PM
My sewing machine still hasn't made it out of the box
Posted by: Jenifer | February 27, 2009 at 06:35 PM
LOVE that dress! Guess who has the scrapbooking bug?? lol, & I JUST threw away about 50+ bobbins because they weren't "Singer" now I'm waiting on the next Joann's notions sale so I can stock up on Singer bobbins....
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | February 27, 2009 at 07:09 PM
Wonderful projects.
Posted by: Faye Lewis | February 27, 2009 at 09:34 PM
It is SO wrong of you to stand in front of the CheeseCake Factory modeling...just SO wrong on so many levels...I'm jus' sayin!
Posted by: Gina | February 28, 2009 at 06:36 AM
LOVE both of them!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | February 28, 2009 at 08:24 AM
I can see why you have made that dress more than once, You look fabulous in it!!Did you make the necklace you have on also?
Posted by: Gold | February 28, 2009 at 12:53 PM
5 boxes? What the heck? LOL.
That dress is the bomb in that fabric.
Hey, I'm lost in Facebook land. I sent you a friend request.
Posted by: carlitadee | March 02, 2009 at 01:36 AM
Good jobs on both! I Love the dress!!
Posted by: Ana | March 02, 2009 at 03:42 AM
Both turned out GREAT! I LOVE LOVE that dress on you!!
Posted by: Tany | March 02, 2009 at 05:10 PM